What is the National Honor Society?
The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (and Citizenship for NJHS). These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS and NJHS. NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. In 1921, the NASSP officially established the National Honor Society. Though m
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since 1921. Our local chapter is John Paul II.
The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 “[t]o create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.” It honors the students at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School who epitomize its four pillars: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. How are members of the Woodrow Wilson chapter selected?
As many people know, Cushing High School, CHS, has many different types of clubs and organizations. Students can participate in these organizations either voluntarily or by request of the teacher. One such organization is NHS, or the National Honor Society. The National Honor Society is composed of students from across the country. They are observed throughout their Freshmen and Sophomore years in high school, and if they appear to host the right kind of personality characteristics that the organization looks for, they are given the chance to apply for NHS. The CHS chapter of NHS is composed of 13 Seniors and 12 Juniors. These students have shown the ability to think outside the box and value their academic experiences. Each year, the students are required to do at least 20 hours of community service while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. These hours can be attained by working the concession stand at basketball games, reading to small children, working in soup kitchens, or the like. This year, t
